United States of America v. Southeastern Oklahoma State University et al

Filing 366

ORDER. Signed by Judge Robin J. Cauthron on 10/12/21. (wh)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA
DR. RACHEL TUDOR,
Plaintiff,
v.
SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA
STATE UNIVERSITY and
THE REGIONAL UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM OF OKLAHOMA,
Defendants.

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Case No. CIV-15-324-C

ORDER
The Tenth Circuit’s Mandate issued in this case on October 5, 2021. The Circuit’s
Order required that Plaintiff be reinstated at Southeastern Oklahoma State University and
granted tenure. Accordingly, Defendants are Ordered to reinstate Plaintiff as required by the
Tenth Circuit. Plaintiff’s tenure shall be deemed to have commenced as if granted during her
2009-10 tenure application process.
The Tenth Circuit also reversed this Court’s determination of the appropriate amount
of front pay to be awarded to Plaintiff. The parties shall brief this issue de novo giving due
consideration to the rulings of the Tenth Circuit. Plaintiff shall file her brief within 21 days of
the date of this Order. Defendants’ Response and any Reply shall follow in accordance with
the timing set forth in the Local Rules.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 12th day of October 2021.